Josh Martinez 13 Mag Tattoo Supply

Supply companies are the bricks that make up the foundation for businesses large and small. During my time in the tattoo business I have seen supply companies and individuals come and go. The one that stands out above the rest is Josh Martinez and 13Mag Tattoo Supply in Austin, TX. Josh is from Texas, born in Tyler, and raised in Austin and San Antonio. Josh got started in the tattoo business at the age of 26. His brother Joe had always been interested in tattooing and had been doing it professionally for six years or so and had scratched (worked out of the house) for as long as he could remember, So in mid 2007 his family decided to open a tattoo shop in Austin on world famous 6th street. Being the cool guy Josh is he wanted to help, and began to learn, all while building and continually upgrading the shop. Josh says there were a lot of trials and mistakes. Josh states “We took on some awesome artists from the beginning and one of them (Kaos) became partners with my family in 2009 and brought with him the idea of a mobile tattoo supply” “Weeks later we were on the road”. One thing I love about 13Mag is that they only supply to licensed tattoo shops like Minor Ink Tattoo Parlor. This shows such great professionalism. The blog readers already know how I feel about tattoo artist who tattoo outside of licensed shops. 13Mag impressively with out limitations travels throughout this beautiful state, concentrating mainly on San Antonio, Houston, Killeen, Corpus, and everywhere in between. They have done trips to South Dakota (Sturgis), Nevada (Las Vegas), Arkansas (the whole state), Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. 13Mag has everything a tattoo artist and tattoo shop could need. Sometimes I wonder how they fit so much into there van. I’m sure you have seen it around if you haven’t it is a cool white van with stickers from tattoo shops from all over. 13Mag supplies inks, needles, tattoo machines, green soap, some tattoo flash books, gloves, piercing needles, piercing jewelry there is very little that 13Mag does not supply. 13Mag not only has everything a shop or artist could need they work the peek days for tattoo shops, Wednesday through Saturday. Josh states “I will go and work at the studio on my days off”. On his days off Josh also deeply enjoys hanging with his family and especially spending time with his daughters. Josh does not just supply shops and artist in Texas and surrounding states. He has done a full piercing apprenticeship and was a tattoo apprentice in 2007. Josh States “I don’t get to tattoo very often but I am truly in love with this industry and will be around for years to come”. So the big question I know all the readers are wondering is where does Josh get his tattoos from. Who are the lucky artist and shops that get to tattoo the day saver of the tattoo industry. Well I asked Josh this question in an interview. Josh says that he began getting tattoos from his brother Joe, since then Josh has had work done by Jon Weaver, Austin. E.T, Austin. Scott C, Austin, Kaos, Austin, Tim Tucek, Austin, Dominic V, NY, James Clements, Shreveport, LA, by way of Corpus. University Tattoo in Little Rock AR soon Mr. animal, Austin and Mike DeVries, CA. Impressively he has tattoos from some very established artist in the business I hope one day I will be able to be honored enough to lay down some ink on Josh. As one of the most humble people I have ever met in the business Josh states that God, Jesus his family the staff at 13Mag as well as his daughters are all his influences. Josh states that the future of 13Mag is bright and is looking to expand in becoming the “Snap On Tool” van for tattoo shops. I’m sure those that know Josh, 13Mag and the family know that there is no one else who deserves success more. Don’t forget that 13Mag only delivers to licensed tattoo shops. If you would like to get a hold of Josh or 13Mag they can be reached at 13magsupply.com or (512) 236-1126